Chapter 271
Chapter 271
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 271
Chapter Title: Da-jeong is the Senior, Senior!
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Hehe, I've got tons of merch.
Thanks to this, I feel full even without eating.
When I get home, I gotta display these first thing.
Of course, I can't skip a real meal, so we dropped off our bags for a bit and headed to the cafeteria.
To eat the sandwiches Hayul brought along.
We were worried about drinks, but luckily there was a restaurant and cafe inside.
So we grabbed something simple to drink and sat at an empty spot, rubbing our tired legs.
"Senior, here."
"Yeah, thanks. Hayul. Dig in."
The sandwich Hayul handed me looked top-quality at a glance.
There were even ingredients like chicken tenders tucked between the bread.
Packed full with lettuce and tomatoes—it was so perfect, I wondered if she'd bought it instead of making it.
Alright, let's eat!
Nom—
"Mmm…!"
"H-How is it? To your taste?"
"Yeah! It's so good. You're great at cooking too, Hayul."
"N-No, not really…"
Hayul waved it off shyly at my praise.
But when I asked how she made it, she rattled off the recipe without missing a beat.
That alone told me she cooks a lot at home.
Man, this sauce though? It's amazing.
You really made this at home?
Perfectly spicy and sweet—it's the best.
She could sell this at a cafe.
"By the way, we bought a ton of stuff today, huh?"
"Yeah. I planned to from the start, but I didn't expect you to buy so much too, Senior…"
"Ehehe… Blue LUV merch was just too tempting once I saw it."
"You really love Blue LUV, Senior."
"Yeah! Love 'em. They're my whole life."
I can't talk about my life without Blue LUV!
And it's not just 'cause I'm in the group.
Jiwon once half-jokingly called me the light and salt of the world.
But to me, Blue LUV really is that!
"Oh yeah, you said you've watched our streams a lot before, right, Hayul?"
Luckily no one was around, so I tossed out a Blue LUV question more casually.
Hayul nodded as she chewed her sandwich.
"Yes, that's right."
"Which member's streams did you watch the most?"
"C-Can I be honest?"
"Of course. I won't get offended even if it's not me, so don't worry!"
"Honestly… I watched Luke Senior's streams a lot."
Ooh, Rahee unnie's streams?
That's a bit unexpected.
Rahee unnie feels kinda opposite to Hayul in a way.
Yuna and Chae-yoon unnie have contrasting personalities too.
But Rahee unnie stands out even more.
Hayul's a bit timid and lacks confidence sometimes.
Rahee unnie's always full of confidence, super laid-back vibe.
"Mind if I ask why?"
"Why… I guess I wanted to be like her. Luke Senior does streams so effortlessly. And the Garlic Squad always says it, you know? How seductive she is."
"Hehe, yeah. Rahee unnie's got that side."
I nod vigorously at Hayul, who's hesitating on her words.
Lucrezia doesn't top the seductive member list for nothing.
She drops viewer-heart-melting lines casually, better than anyone.
"That's what impressed me most. No matter how much I cosplay or act in an avatar, I could never pull that off."
"So you're Garlic Squad too?"
"Yes. Actually, I've been subscribed for over a year now."
Wow, that's a true fan.
We haven't even debuted two years ago, and she's subscribed over a year?
Means she was watching before we prepped seriously.
"I'll definitely tell Rahee unnie. She might hug you tight in joy?"
"N-No, I don't need that much…!"
"Huh? Why? A tight hug from Rahee unnie feels great."
"I think you're amazing for saying that so casually, Senior…"
Really?
Nothing special about it.
Hugging unnie tight is normal.
"You weak to skinship, Hayul?"
"M-Maybe. I didn't have many friends to begin with…"
"Better get used to it. Our members are super affectionate—hugs all the time."
"Doesn't that just apply to you, Senior…?"
"Nah. Just look at Chae-yoon unnie and Yuna—they hug constantly."
Somehow I have the strong maknae image in Blue LUV, even before Hayul joined.
But member bonds are rock-solid anyway.
Especially Chae-yoon unnie and Yuna, like I said.
Fans call 'em frenemies.
There's a meme about Goroshiz bickering, and it's true.
But if picking the closest duo, it's them instantly.
Not just them hugging, though.
Last time we all met, I bounced between Rahee unnie and Chae-yoon unnie's arms.
Yuna sipped coffee in Ji-ah unnie's hug.
So Hayul needs to get used to girl-group skinship!
"Alright, Hayul! Let's practice."
"Practice?"
"Yeah! For when we get closer—skinship training!"
"H-How…?"
Hayul tilted her head, kinda wanting to try.
What kinda question is that?
Practice means doing it for real.
Like frying eggs or boiling stew to improve.
*Clatter—*
"Ahem! I'll help, Senior-style! Hug me all you want!"
So I shoved my chair back, jumped up, arms wide.
Hayul's eyes went wide, froze like a statue, then startled late like ice melting.
"S-Senior?!"
"Yeah! I'm short, easy to hug!"
"That's not the issue…! A-Are you sure?"
"Totally! I'll infuse you with senior energy!"
Arms out, locking eyes with Hayul.
She blushed looking down, glanced around hesitantly.
Everyone at booths? Barely anyone here.
"Um… Senior. One favor?"
"Favor? What?"
"C-Calling you Senior to hug feels tense. If it's not rude, could you call me unnie like Kurumi-chan once…?"
"U-Unnie…?!"
Hold up, that's too much!
I'm the unnie over Hayul!
And the senior!
Even if I'm smaller, unnie hurts my pride…!
"That's a bit…"
"Y-Yeah, thought so. Sorry."
"Uh…"
She drooped at my refusal.
Ugh, that face is too much.
Makes me feel like the bad guy…!
But unnie is still a bit…
No! Snap out of it, Da-jeong!
You're Da-jeong today, but also Kurumi-chan!
And you vowed this body for the junior!
Go all the way!
Steeled my resolve, looked at Hayul.
Arms out, carefully opened my mouth.
"Um… Hayul unnie?"
"……!"
"W-Wanna hug Kurumi-chan…?"
Hayul's eyes bulged, stared blankly long.
Then flung arms wide, hugged me—
W-Wait! Too strong?!
"Kurumii-chaaaaan! So cuuuute!"
"H-Hayul?! Senior! I'm the senior!"
"Then Kurumi senpaiiii!"
"Nyaaaa?!"
Couldn't stop rampaging Hayul.
Flailed in her arms a while, then gave up.
*Sniff.*
W-Well, Hayul's getting used to skinship, so good.
But Hayul, when release my arms?
Hayul?
Hearing me?
I'm senior? Unnie?
Anyway, after fully enjoying Comic Land and reverting to normal.
We headed out to go home.
"S-Sorry, Senior. Earlier, you were too cute…"
"Uh, yeah. It's fine. Happens."
Hayul still hung up on her rampage, apologized.
I waved it off to comfort her, but shock lingers.
No, the hug was okay.
Even calling her unnie briefly, I get.
But then she kept petting my head…!
I'm the unnie! Senior!
Treated me like little sis outright!
Even if small, too much!
"H-Hayul!"
"Yes…?!"
Time to lay down the law.
Called her firmly, puffed chest, declared proudly.
"You know, right? Senior, senior!"
"Y-Yes! I know! You're a respectable, cool senior!"
"Hehe, yeah? Ahem!"
Good, Hayul knows my place.
I'm senior, senior!
Earlier was just momentary Kurumi-chan mode, yeah!
"S-Senior. Chocolate? Brought for sugar, leftovers."
"Chocolate?! Yeah, want some! B-But not dark…"
"Oh, I'll take dark. You have milk chocolate."
"Hehe, thanks!"
See? Gives senior chocolate!
Just my imagination!
I'm Hayul's respectable cool senior!
*Pat pat—*
"S-Sorry. Something on your head…"
"Huh? Nah, it's fine. Hehe, chocolate's good."
"More?"
"Really? Thanks!"
But brushing head stuff takes forever.
Guess lots of dust from crowds.